Ambitious development plans for Oxford’s Clarendon Centre put forward by Lothbury Investment Management have been approved by Oxford City Council at a meeting of the Planning Committee.
The proposals focus on partially demolishing the centre and transforming it into a new 226,547 sq ft mixed-use scheme comprising R&D laboratories, Grade A office space and student accommodation, as well as shops and restaurants.
The laboratory space comprises 50,279 sq ft, office space 103,259 sq ft, student accommodation 50,147 sq ft and retail and café space 22,862 sq ft. All units will be built to high sustainability standards.
The plans for the Clarendon Centre also include a new public square that will be created in the middle of the centre. The square will be open to all complete with pedestrian and cycle links and providing access to Frewin Court.
The redevelopment would also give the public access to a rooftop, where cafes and restaurants would be located – helping to make this a lively and enjoyable space.
